Word: drilled
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Uniforms will be worn by members of the Regiment only at such time and place as may be prescribed for drill or other formation...
Instruction Memorandum.--The day's work is divided into three periods: the first from 7.45 to 10.45 o'clock is used in drill; the second, from 11 to 12 o'clock, is given over to drill or theoretical work; and the third, from 1 to 4 o'clock, is devoted to voluntary work in cavalry, artillery, infantry tactics, signalling, or topographical sketching. Each man elects any one of these branches of service for afternoon's work, and after making his selection, reports every afternoon to the United States officer in charge of that particular branch of work...
Tuesday, first period: Company drill-school of the soldier and squad, and the manual of arms; second period: Description, care, etc., of the rifle; third period: The assembly and manipulation of the infantry pack...
Wednesday, first period: Company drill; school of the soldier in squads and platoons; second period: Talk on camp sanitation by camp's surgeon; third period: Voluntary work begun...
Thursday, first period: Company drill; school of the soldier in squad, platoon, and company; second period: Talks by the company commanders on fire direction, control, and fire discipline; third period: Voluntary work...